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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.05, 586.51 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.05, 586.51 and 248.00 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.05 : 586.51 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.05/586.51 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.05x = 586.51 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.05x = 145,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,450.93/425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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