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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 590.87 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 590.87 and 248.69 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 590.87 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/590.87 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 590.87 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 146,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,939.26/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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