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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 582.54 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 582.54 and 245.13 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 582.54 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/582.54 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 582.54 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 142,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,798.03/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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