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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 583.72 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 583.72 and 236.50 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 583.72 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/583.72 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 583.72 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 138,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,047.73/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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