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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.20, 584.01 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.20, 584.01 and 236.67 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.20 : 584.01 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.20/584.01 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.20x = 584.01 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.20x = 138,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,217.65/423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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