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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.34, 582.83 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.34, 582.83 and 235.83 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.34 : 582.83 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.34/582.83 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.34x = 582.83 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.34x = 137,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,447.62/422.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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