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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.23, 585.48 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.23, 585.48 and 249.57 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.23 : 585.48 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.23/585.48 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.23x = 585.48 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.23x = 146,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,118.24/424.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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