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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.64, 583.23 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.64, 583.23 and 247.98 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.64 : 583.23 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.64/583.23 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.64x = 583.23 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.64x = 144,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,629.38/422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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