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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.42, 582.88 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.42, 582.88 and 235.89 is: 325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.42 : 582.88 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.42/582.88 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.42x = 582.88 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.42x = 137,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,492.65/422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.49

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