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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 581.16 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 581.16 and 246.46 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 581.16 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/581.16 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 581.16 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 143,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,232.69/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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