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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.45, 582.99 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.45, 582.99 and 235.94 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.45 : 582.99 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.45/582.99 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.45x = 582.99 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.45x = 137,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,550.66/422.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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