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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 581.02 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 581.02 and 243.96 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 581.02 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/581.02 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 581.02 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 141,741.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,741.51/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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