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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 584.31 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 584.31 and 236.88 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 584.31 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/584.31 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 584.31 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 138,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,411.35/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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