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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.21, 633.80 and 249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.21, 633.80 and 249.47 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.21 : 633.80 = 249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.21/633.80 = 249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.21x = 633.80 × 249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.21x = 158,114.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,114.09/423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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