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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.13, 582.33 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.13, 582.33 and 247.35 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.13 : 582.33 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.13/582.33 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.13x = 582.33 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.13x = 144,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,039.33/422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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