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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 582.52 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 582.52 and 245.05 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 582.52 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/582.52 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 582.52 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 142,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,746.53/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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