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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.07, 582.55 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.07, 582.55 and 235.63 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.07 : 582.55 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.07/582.55 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.07x = 582.55 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.07x = 137,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,266.26/422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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