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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.26, 582.72 and 247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.26, 582.72 and 247.70 is: 341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.26 : 582.72 = 247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.26/582.72 = 247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.26x = 582.72 × 247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.26x = 144,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,339.74/422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.83

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