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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.31, 582.80 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.31, 582.80 and 247.76 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.31 : 582.80 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.31/582.80 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.31x = 582.80 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.31x = 144,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,394.53/422.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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