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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.48, 583.01 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.48, 583.01 and 235.97 is: 325.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.48 : 583.01 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.48/583.01 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.48x = 583.01 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.48x = 137,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,570.23/422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.63

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