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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.27, 631.86 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.27, 631.86 and 249.01 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.27 : 631.86 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.27/631.86 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.27x = 631.86 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.27x = 157,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,339.31/422.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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