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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 585.15 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 585.15 and 247.02 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 585.15 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/585.15 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 585.15 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 144,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,543.75/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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