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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 584.12 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 584.12 and 246.20 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 584.12 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/584.12 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 584.12 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 143,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,810.34/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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