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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.46, 581.60 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.46, 581.60 and 244.40 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.46 : 581.60 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.46/581.60 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.46x = 581.60 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.46x = 142,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,141.82/421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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