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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 584.55 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 584.55 and 248.94 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 584.55 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/584.55 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 584.55 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 145,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,517.88/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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