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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.62, 583.20 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.62, 583.20 and 247.93 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.62 : 583.20 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.62/583.20 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.62x = 583.20 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.62x = 144,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,592.78/422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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