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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 584.40 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 584.40 and 248.86 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 584.40 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/584.40 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 584.40 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 145,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,433.78/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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