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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.38, 582.90 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.38, 582.90 and 235.88 is: 325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.38 : 582.90 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.38/582.90 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.38x = 582.90 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.38x = 137,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,492.84/422.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.52

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