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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 585.14 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 585.14 and 246.98 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 585.14 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/585.14 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 585.14 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 144,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,517.88/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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