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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 582.58 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 582.58 and 235.64 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 582.58 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/582.58 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 582.58 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 137,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,279.15/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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