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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.54, 583.03 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.54, 583.03 and 236.02 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.54 : 583.03 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.54/583.03 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.54x = 583.03 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.54x = 137,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,602.65/422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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