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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 581.85 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 581.85 and 247.19 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 581.85 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/581.85 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 581.85 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 143,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,824.59/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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