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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.28, 581.46 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.28, 581.46 and 246.66 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.28 : 581.46 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.28/581.46 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.28x = 581.46 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.28x = 143,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,422.92/421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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