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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.14, 582.56 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.14, 582.56 and 247.48 is: 341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.14 : 582.56 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.14/582.56 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.14x = 582.56 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.14x = 144,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,171.95/422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.53

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