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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 633.22 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 633.22 and 249.01 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 633.22 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/633.22 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 633.22 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 157,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,675.91/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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