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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 582.19 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 582.19 and 247.29 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 582.19 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/582.19 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 582.19 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 143,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,969.77/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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