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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.57, 583.11 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.57, 583.11 and 233.51 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.57 : 583.11 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.57/583.11 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.57x = 583.11 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.57x = 136,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,159.92/422.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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