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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.04, 583.80 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.04, 583.80 and 236.54 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.04 : 583.80 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.04/583.80 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.04x = 583.80 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.04x = 138,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,092.05/423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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