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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.87, 583.55 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.87, 583.55 and 236.36 is: 326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.87 : 583.55 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.87/583.55 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.87x = 583.55 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.87x = 137,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,929.04/422.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.18

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