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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.75, 583.38 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.75, 583.38 and 245.70 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.75 : 583.38 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.75/583.38 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.75x = 583.38 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.75x = 143,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,336.47/422.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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