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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.19, 632.97 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.19, 632.97 and 246.25 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.19 : 632.97 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.19/632.97 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.19x = 632.97 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.19x = 155,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,868.86/422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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