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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 584.10 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 584.10 and 246.24 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 584.10 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/584.10 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 584.10 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 143,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,828.78/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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