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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.13, 582.50 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.13, 582.50 and 247.47 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.13 : 582.50 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.13/582.50 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.13x = 582.50 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.13x = 144,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,151.28/422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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