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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.55, 581.61 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.55, 581.61 and 244.56 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.55 : 581.61 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.55/581.61 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.55x = 581.61 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.55x = 142,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,238.54/421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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