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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 424.11 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 424.11 and 237.97 is: 328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 424.11 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/424.11 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 424.11 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 100,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,924.56/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.66

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