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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.19, 583.97 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.19, 583.97 and 248.50 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.19 : 583.97 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.19/583.97 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.19x = 583.97 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.19x = 145,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,116.55/423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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