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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 584.13 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 584.13 and 236.75 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 584.13 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/584.13 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 584.13 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 138,288.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,288.67/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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