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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.64, 581.86 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.64, 581.86 and 246.98 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.64 : 581.86 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.64/581.86 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.64x = 581.86 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.64x = 143,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,707.78/421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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