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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.86, 583.32 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.86, 583.32 and 257.22 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.86 : 583.32 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.86/583.32 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.86x = 583.32 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.86x = 150,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,041.57/422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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