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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 589.60 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 589.60 and 250.22 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 589.60 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/589.60 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 589.60 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 147,529.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,529.71/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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