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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.50, 587.13 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.50, 587.13 and 248.43 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.50 : 587.13 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.50/587.13 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.50x = 587.13 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.50x = 145,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,863.37/425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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