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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 583.76 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 583.76 and 236.55 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 583.76 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/583.76 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 583.76 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 138,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,085.51/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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