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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 581.52 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 581.52 and 244.34 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 581.52 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/581.52 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 581.52 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 142,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,084.47/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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