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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 581.76 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 581.76 and 246.96 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 581.76 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/581.76 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 581.76 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 143,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,671.45/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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