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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 583.38 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 583.38 and 248.13 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 583.38 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/583.38 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 583.38 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 144,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,754.08/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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