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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.27, 581.45 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.27, 581.45 and 244.35 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.27 : 581.45 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.27/581.45 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.27x = 581.45 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.27x = 142,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,077.31/421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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