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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.97, 583.75 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.97, 583.75 and 248.31 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.97 : 583.75 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.97/583.75 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.97x = 583.75 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.97x = 144,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,951.80/422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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