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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 583.75 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 583.75 and 236.50 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 583.75 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/583.75 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 583.75 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 138,054.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,054.82/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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