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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 584.22 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 584.22 and 248.70 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 584.22 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/584.22 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 584.22 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 145,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,295.51/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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