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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 584.01 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 584.01 and 248.52 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 584.01 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/584.01 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 584.01 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 145,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,138.17/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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