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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.83, 583.47 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.83, 583.47 and 236.33 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.83 : 583.47 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.83/583.47 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.83x = 583.47 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.83x = 137,891.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,891.47/422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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