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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.91, 582.28 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.91, 582.28 and 247.25 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.91 : 582.28 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.91/582.28 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.91x = 582.28 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.91x = 143,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,968.73/421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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