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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.48, 583.06 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.48, 583.06 and 235.99 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.48 : 583.06 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.48/583.06 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.48x = 583.06 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.48x = 137,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,595.60/422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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