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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.54, 581.67 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.54, 581.67 and 244.50 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.54 : 581.67 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.54/581.67 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.54x = 581.67 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.54x = 142,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,218.32/421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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