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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.60, 583.16 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.60, 583.16 and 247.90 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.60 : 583.16 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.60/583.16 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.60x = 583.16 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.60x = 144,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,565.36/422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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