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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.92, 583.68 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.92, 583.68 and 248.23 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.92 : 583.68 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.92/583.68 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.92x = 583.68 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.92x = 144,886.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,886.89/422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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