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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.18, 582.62 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.18, 582.62 and 247.64 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.18 : 582.62 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.18/582.62 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.18x = 582.62 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.18x = 144,280.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,280.02/422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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