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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.37, 581.50 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.37, 581.50 and 244.37 is: 337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.37 : 581.50 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.37/581.50 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.37x = 581.50 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.37x = 142,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,100.54/421.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.23

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