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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 584.92 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 584.92 and 249.16 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 584.92 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/584.92 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 584.92 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 145,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,738.67/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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