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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 583.80 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 583.80 and 236.52 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 583.80 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/583.80 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 583.80 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 138,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,080.38/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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