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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 583.62 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 583.62 and 233.88 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 583.62 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/583.62 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 583.62 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 136,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,497.05/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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