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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.69, 583.30 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.69, 583.30 and 236.18 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.69 : 583.30 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.69/583.30 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.69x = 583.30 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.69x = 137,765.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,765.55/422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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