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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.24, 582.75 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.24, 582.75 and 235.80 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.24 : 582.75 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.24/582.75 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.24x = 582.75 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.24x = 137,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,412.45/422.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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