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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.69, 583.31 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.69, 583.31 and 233.63 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.69 : 583.31 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.69/583.31 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.69x = 583.31 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.69x = 136,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,278.72/422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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