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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 584.04 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 584.04 and 246.21 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 584.04 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/584.04 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 584.04 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 143,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,796.49/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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