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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.06, 582.60 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.06, 582.60 and 247.55 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.06 : 582.60 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.06/582.60 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.06x = 582.60 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.06x = 144,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,222.63/422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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