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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.10, 586.58 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.10, 586.58 and 248.09 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.10 : 586.58 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.10/586.58 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.10x = 586.58 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.10x = 145,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,524.63/425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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