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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.88, 582.21 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.88, 582.21 and 247.28 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 582.21 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/582.21 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 582.21 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 143,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,968.89/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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