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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.59, 583.23 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.59, 583.23 and 247.93 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.59 : 583.23 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.59/583.23 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.59x = 583.23 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.59x = 144,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,600.21/422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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