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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.97, 582.40 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.97, 582.40 and 244.95 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.97 : 582.40 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.97/582.40 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.97x = 582.40 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.97x = 142,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,658.27/421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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