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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.69, 583.29 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.69, 583.29 and 248.03 is: 342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.69 : 583.29 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.69/583.29 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.69x = 583.29 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.69x = 144,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,670.50/422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.27

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