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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 583.25 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 583.25 and 236.13 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 583.25 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/583.25 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 583.25 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 137,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,721.64/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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