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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.46, 581.55 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.46, 581.55 and 244.46 is: 337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.46 : 581.55 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.46/581.55 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.46x = 581.55 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.46x = 142,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,162.81/421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.31

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