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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 589.19 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 589.19 and 252.22 is: 348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 589.19 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/589.19 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 589.19 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 148,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,605.50/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.07

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