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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 632.49 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 632.49 and 236.82 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 632.49 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/632.49 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 632.49 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 149,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,786.28/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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