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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.59, 583.16 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.59, 583.16 and 236.08 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.59 : 583.16 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.59/583.16 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.59x = 583.16 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.59x = 137,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,672.41/422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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