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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.19, 583.93 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.19, 583.93 and 236.67 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.19 : 583.93 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.19/583.93 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.19x = 583.93 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.19x = 138,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,198.71/423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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