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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.41, 580.23 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.41, 580.23 and 243.38 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.41 : 580.23 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.41/580.23 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.41x = 580.23 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.41x = 141,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,216.38/420.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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