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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.15, 582.56 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.15, 582.56 and 235.68 is: 325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.15 : 582.56 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.15/582.56 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.15x = 582.56 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.15x = 137,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,293.65/422.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.23

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