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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 581.71 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 581.71 and 244.46 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 581.71 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/581.71 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 581.71 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 142,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,200.70/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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