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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 584.22 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 584.22 and 236.88 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 584.22 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/584.22 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 584.22 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 138,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,390.03/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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