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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.11, 584.01 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.11, 584.01 and 246.22 is: 339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.11 : 584.01 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.11/584.01 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.11x = 584.01 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.11x = 143,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,793.48/423.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.85

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