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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.98, 874.24 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.98, 874.24 and 236.22 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.98 : 874.24 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.98/874.24 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.98x = 874.24 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.98x = 206,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,512.97/582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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