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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 584.12 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 584.12 and 246.24 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 584.12 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/584.12 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 584.12 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 143,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,833.71/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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