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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 582.39 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 582.39 and 247.44 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 582.39 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/582.39 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 582.39 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 144,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,106.58/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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