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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.14, 582.54 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.14, 582.54 and 235.62 is: 325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.14 : 582.54 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.14/582.54 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.14x = 582.54 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.14x = 137,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,258.07/422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.15

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