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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 584.28 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 584.28 and 236.93 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 584.28 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/584.28 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 584.28 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 138,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,430.54/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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