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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 582.53 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 582.53 and 245.07 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 582.53 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/582.53 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 582.53 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 142,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,759.40/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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