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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 582.44 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 582.44 and 256.50 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 582.44 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/582.44 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 582.44 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 149,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,395.86/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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