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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.07, 582.35 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.07, 582.35 and 247.38 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.07 : 582.35 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.07/582.35 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.07x = 582.35 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.07x = 144,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,061.74/422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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