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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 583.38 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 583.38 and 318.16 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 583.38 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/583.38 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 583.38 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 185,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,608.18/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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