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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.50, 583.05 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.50, 583.05 and 236 is: 325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.50 : 583.05 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.50/583.05 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.50x = 583.05 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.50x = 137,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,599.80/422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.68

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