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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.87, 583.63 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.87, 583.63 and 248.20 is: 342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.87 : 583.63 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.87/583.63 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.87x = 583.63 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.87x = 144,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,854.89/422.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.56

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