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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 586.56 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 586.56 and 248.04 is: 342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 586.56 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/586.56 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 586.56 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 145,490.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,490.34/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.30

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