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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.98, 583.76 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.98, 583.76 and 236.48 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.98 : 583.76 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.98/583.76 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.98x = 583.76 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.98x = 138,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,045.24/422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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