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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.15, 583.65 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.15, 583.65 and 248.54 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.15 : 583.65 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.15/583.65 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.15x = 583.65 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.15x = 145,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,057.45/423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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