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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.64, 583.24 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.64, 583.24 and 248.04 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.64 : 583.24 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.64/583.24 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.64x = 583.24 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.64x = 144,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,666.85/422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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