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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.03, 582.56 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.03, 582.56 and 247.38 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.03 : 582.56 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.03/582.56 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.03x = 582.56 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.03x = 144,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,113.69/422.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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