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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.09, 582.46 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.09, 582.46 and 235.58 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.09 : 582.46 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.09/582.46 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.09x = 582.46 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.09x = 137,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,212.43/422.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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