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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 583.68 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 583.68 and 236.49 is: 326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 583.68 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/583.68 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 583.68 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 138,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,034.48/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.31

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