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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 583.32 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 583.32 and 236.18 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 583.32 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/583.32 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 583.32 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 137,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,768.52/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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