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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 583.98 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 583.98 and 248.55 is: 343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 583.98 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/583.98 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 583.98 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 145,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,148.23/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.09

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