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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.21, 584.04 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.21, 584.04 and 246.19 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.21 : 584.04 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.21/584.04 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.21x = 584.04 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.21x = 143,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,784.81/423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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