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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.34, 580.14 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.34, 580.14 and 243.32 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.34 : 580.14 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.34/580.14 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.34x = 580.14 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.34x = 141,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,159.66/420.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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