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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 585.39 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 585.39 and 247.22 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 585.39 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/585.39 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 585.39 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 144,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,720.12/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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