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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.03, 583.83 and 248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.03, 583.83 and 248.39 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.03 : 583.83 = 248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.03/583.83 = 248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.03x = 583.83 × 248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.03x = 145,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,014.61/423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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