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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 584.61 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 584.61 and 248.98 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 584.61 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/584.61 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 584.61 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 145,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,556.20/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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