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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.54, 580.20 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.54, 580.20 and 243.46 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.54 : 580.20 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.54/580.20 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.54x = 580.20 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.54x = 141,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,255.49/420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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