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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.95, 580.91 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.95, 580.91 and 243.90 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.95 : 580.91 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.95/580.91 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.95x = 580.91 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.95x = 141,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,682.73/420.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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