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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.44, 583 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.44, 583 and 247.80 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.44 : 583 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.44/583 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.44x = 583 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.44x = 144,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,467.40/422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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