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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.25, 582.67 and 245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.25, 582.67 and 245.17 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.25 : 582.67 = 245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.25/582.67 = 245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.25x = 582.67 × 245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.25x = 142,853.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,853.20/422.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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