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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.23, 582.73 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.23, 582.73 and 247.57 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.23 : 582.73 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.23/582.73 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.23x = 582.73 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.23x = 144,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,266.47/422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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