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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 581.14 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 581.14 and 244.05 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 581.14 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/581.14 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 581.14 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 141,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,825.34/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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