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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.19, 582.57 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.19, 582.57 and 247.50 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.19 : 582.57 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.19/582.57 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.19x = 582.57 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.19x = 144,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,186.08/422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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