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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.23, 582.01 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.23, 582.01 and 317.16 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.23 : 582.01 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.23/582.01 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.23x = 582.01 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.23x = 184,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,588.71/422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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