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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.86, 583.54 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.86, 583.54 and 236.35 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.86 : 583.54 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.86/583.54 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.86x = 583.54 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.86x = 137,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,917.63/422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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