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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.30, 582.77 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.30, 582.77 and 235.76 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.30 : 582.77 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.30/582.77 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.30x = 582.77 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.30x = 137,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,391.53/422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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