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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 583.50 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 583.50 and 248.06 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 583.50 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/583.50 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 583.50 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 144,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,745.40/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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