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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 584.26 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 584.26 and 236.89 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 584.26 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/584.26 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 584.26 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 138,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,405.35/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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