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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 582.49 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 582.49 and 247.46 is: 341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 582.49 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/582.49 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 582.49 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 144,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,140.37/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.39

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