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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 583.33 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 583.33 and 236.20 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 583.33 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/583.33 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 583.33 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 137,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,779.91/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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