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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 581.13 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 581.13 and 244.08 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 581.13 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/581.13 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 581.13 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 141,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,838.90/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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