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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 582.16 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 582.16 and 247.20 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 582.16 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/582.16 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 582.16 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 143,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,909.95/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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