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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 584.10 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 584.10 and 248.58 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 584.10 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/584.10 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 584.10 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 145,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,195.58/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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