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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 584.54 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 584.54 and 248.90 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 584.54 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/584.54 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 584.54 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 145,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,492.01/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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