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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.20, 584.04 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.20, 584.04 and 236.69 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.20 : 584.04 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.20/584.04 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.20x = 584.04 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.20x = 138,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,236.43/423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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