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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 581.34 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 581.34 and 246.50 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 581.34 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/581.34 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 581.34 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 143,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,300.31/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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