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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.87, 583.57 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.87, 583.57 and 236.38 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.87 : 583.57 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.87/583.57 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.87x = 583.57 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.87x = 137,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,941.36/422.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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