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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 581.28 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 581.28 and 246.44 is: 340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 581.28 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/581.28 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 581.28 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 143,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,250.64/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.17

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