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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 583.60 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 583.60 and 248.32 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 583.60 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/583.60 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 583.60 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 144,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,919.55/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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