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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 584.24 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 584.24 and 248.73 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 584.24 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/584.24 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 584.24 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 145,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,316.77/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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