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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 584.10 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 584.10 and 248.63 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 584.10 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/584.10 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 584.10 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 145,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,221.86/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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