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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 581.16 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 581.16 and 246.59 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 581.16 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/581.16 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 581.16 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 143,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,304.11/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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