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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.01, 424.14 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.01, 424.14 and 237.35 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.01 : 424.14 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.01/424.14 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.01x = 424.14 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.01x = 100,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,667.51/307.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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