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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 584.19 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 584.19 and 236.84 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 584.19 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/584.19 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 584.19 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 138,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,356.64/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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