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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.55, 581.81 and 246.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.55, 581.81 and 246.99 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.55 : 581.81 = 246.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.55/581.81 = 246.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.55x = 581.81 × 246.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.55x = 143,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,700.02/421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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