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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.81, 583.42 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.81, 583.42 and 236.29 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.81 : 583.42 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.81/583.42 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.81x = 583.42 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.81x = 137,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,856.31/422.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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