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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 581.85 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 581.85 and 244.62 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 581.85 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/581.85 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 581.85 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 142,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,332.15/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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