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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.47, 587.14 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.47, 587.14 and 248.47 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.47 : 587.14 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.47/587.14 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.47x = 587.14 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.47x = 145,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,886.68/425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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