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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 584.18 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 584.18 and 248.76 is: 343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 584.18 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/584.18 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 584.18 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 145,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,320.62/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.30

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