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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.68, 583.38 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.68, 583.38 and 248.12 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.68 : 583.38 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.68/583.38 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.68x = 583.38 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.68x = 144,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,748.25/422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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