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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 584.36 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.40, 584.36 and 248.72 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.40 : 584.36 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.40/584.36 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.40x = 584.36 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.40x = 145,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,342.02/423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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