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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.25, 584.12 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.25, 584.12 and 236.78 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.25 : 584.12 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.25/584.12 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.25x = 584.12 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.25x = 138,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,308.77/423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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