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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.51, 587.21 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.51, 587.21 and 248.45 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.51 : 587.21 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.51/587.21 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.51x = 587.21 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.51x = 145,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,888.15/425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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