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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.21, 581.25 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.21, 581.25 and 246.54 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.21 : 581.25 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.21/581.25 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.21x = 581.25 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.21x = 143,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,301.38/421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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