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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 587.11 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 587.11 and 248.42 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 587.11 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/587.11 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 587.11 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 145,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,847.18/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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