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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.19, 582.63 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.19, 582.63 and 247.57 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.19 : 582.63 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.19/582.63 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.19x = 582.63 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.19x = 144,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,237.56/422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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