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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.70, 583.35 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.70, 583.35 and 248.07 is: 342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.70 : 583.35 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.70/583.35 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.70x = 583.35 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.70x = 144,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,711.63/422.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.35

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