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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 583.67 and 248.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 583.67 and 248.35 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 583.67 = 248.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/583.67 = 248.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 583.67 × 248.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 144,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,950.28/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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