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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 583.32 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 583.32 and 236.23 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 583.32 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/583.32 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 583.32 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 137,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,797.68/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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