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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 586.22 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 586.22 and 250.11 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 586.22 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/586.22 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 586.22 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 146,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,618.23/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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