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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 581.42 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 581.42 and 244.27 is: 337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 581.42 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/581.42 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 581.42 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 142,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,020.79/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.07

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