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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.56, 583.23 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.56, 583.23 and 247.96 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.56 : 583.23 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.56/583.23 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.56x = 583.23 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.56x = 144,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,617.71/422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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