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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.11, 585.25 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.11, 585.25 and 247.07 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.11 : 585.25 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.11/585.25 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.11x = 585.25 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.11x = 144,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,600.22/424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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