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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 583.30 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 583.30 and 248.04 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 583.30 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/583.30 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 583.30 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 144,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,681.73/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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