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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.09, 582.49 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.09, 582.49 and 245.06 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.09 : 582.49 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.09/582.49 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.09x = 582.49 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.09x = 142,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,743.77/422.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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