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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.11, 582.49 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.11, 582.49 and 235.61 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.11 : 582.49 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.11/582.49 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.11x = 582.49 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.11x = 137,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,240.47/422.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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