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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 584.31 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 584.31 and 236.95 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 584.31 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/584.31 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 584.31 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 138,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,452.25/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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