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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 584.43 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 584.43 and 248.88 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 584.43 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/584.43 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 584.43 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 145,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,452.94/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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