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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 584.11 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 584.11 and 248.60 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 584.11 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/584.11 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 584.11 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 145,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,209.75/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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