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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.31, 581.30 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.31, 581.30 and 246.59 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.31 : 581.30 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.31/581.30 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.31x = 581.30 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.31x = 143,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,340.48/421.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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