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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 583.76 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 583.76 and 248.33 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 583.76 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/583.76 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 583.76 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 144,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,960.96/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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