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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.90, 583.56 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.90, 583.56 and 236.38 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.90 : 583.56 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.90/583.56 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.90x = 583.56 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.90x = 137,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,940.57/422.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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