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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.03, 582.40 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.03, 582.40 and 235.52 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.03 : 582.40 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.03/582.40 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.03x = 582.40 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.03x = 137,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,166.85/422.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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