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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 587.16 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 587.16 and 236.42 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 587.16 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/587.16 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 587.16 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 138,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,814.90/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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