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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 587.68 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 587.68 and 248.84 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 587.68 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/587.68 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 587.68 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 146,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,238.29/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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