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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 584.39 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 584.39 and 236.99 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 584.39 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/584.39 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 584.39 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 138,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,496.64/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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