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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 586.86 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 586.86 and 248.21 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 586.86 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/586.86 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 586.86 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 145,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,661.59/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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