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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.21, 873.96 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.21, 873.96 and 236.20 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.21 : 873.96 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.21/873.96 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.21x = 873.96 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.21x = 206,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,429.35/583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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