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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 583.94 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 583.94 and 246.11 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 583.94 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/583.94 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 583.94 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 143,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,709.32/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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