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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.98, 583.73 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.98, 583.73 and 248.29 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.98 : 583.73 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.98/583.73 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.98x = 583.73 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.98x = 144,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,933.08/422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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