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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 584.09 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 584.09 and 236.76 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 584.09 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/584.09 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 584.09 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 138,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,289.15/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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