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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.29, 582.74 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.29, 582.74 and 245.14 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.29 : 582.74 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.29/582.74 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.29x = 582.74 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.29x = 142,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,853.50/422.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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