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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.14, 582.51 and 247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.14, 582.51 and 247.45 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.14 : 582.51 = 247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.14/582.51 = 247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.14x = 582.51 × 247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.14x = 144,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,142.10/422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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