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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 584.36 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 584.36 and 248.84 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 584.36 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/584.36 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 584.36 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 145,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,412.14/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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