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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 584.24 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 584.24 and 248.82 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 584.24 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/584.24 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 584.24 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 145,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,369.35/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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