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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 581.78 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 581.78 and 244.45 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 581.78 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/581.78 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 581.78 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 142,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,216.12/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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