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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 581.28 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 581.28 and 246.56 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 581.28 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/581.28 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 581.28 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 143,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,322.31/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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