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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 585.36 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 585.36 and 247.14 is: 341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 585.36 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/585.36 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 585.36 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 144,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,665.87/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.13

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