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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 583.43 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 583.43 and 248.09 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 583.43 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/583.43 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 583.43 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 144,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,738.99/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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