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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.41, 582.96 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.41, 582.96 and 235.90 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.41 : 582.96 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.41/582.96 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.41x = 582.96 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.41x = 137,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,520.26/422.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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