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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 584.46 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 584.46 and 236.98 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 584.46 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/584.46 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 584.46 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 138,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,506.06/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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