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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.01, 582.30 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.01, 582.30 and 235.50 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.01 : 582.30 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.01/582.30 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.01x = 582.30 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.01x = 137,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,131.65/422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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