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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 581.20 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 581.20 and 246.64 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 581.20 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/581.20 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 581.20 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 143,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,347.17/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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