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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.20, 588.22 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.20, 588.22 and 249.22 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.20 : 588.22 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.20/588.22 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.20x = 588.22 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.20x = 146,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,594.09/426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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