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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.33, 582.79 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.33, 582.79 and 235.81 is: 325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.33 : 582.79 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.33/582.79 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.33x = 582.79 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.33x = 137,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,427.71/422.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.40

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