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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.11, 581.09 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.11, 581.09 and 243.95 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.11 : 581.09 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.11/581.09 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.11x = 581.09 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.11x = 141,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,756.91/421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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