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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.11, 581.13 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.11, 581.13 and 246.47 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.11 : 581.13 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.11/581.13 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.11x = 581.13 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.11x = 143,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,228.21/421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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