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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 584.13 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 584.13 and 236.76 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 584.13 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/584.13 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 584.13 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 138,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,298.62/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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