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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 581.46 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 581.46 and 244.28 is: 337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 581.46 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/581.46 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 581.46 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 142,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,039.05/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.08

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