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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 584.34 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 584.34 and 236.94 is: 326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 584.34 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/584.34 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 584.34 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 138,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,453.52/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.97

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