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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.21, 581.30 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.21, 581.30 and 244.23 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.21 : 581.30 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.21/581.30 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.21x = 581.30 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.21x = 141,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,970.90/421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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