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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.77, 583.36 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.77, 583.36 and 236.23 is: 325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.77 : 583.36 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.77/583.36 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.77x = 583.36 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.77x = 137,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,807.13/422.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.96

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