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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.00, 583.67 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.00, 583.67 and 236.49 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.00 : 583.67 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.00/583.67 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.00x = 583.67 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.00x = 138,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,031.85/423.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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