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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 583.98 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 583.98 and 248.44 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 583.98 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/583.98 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 583.98 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 145,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,083.99/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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