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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 423.55 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 423.55 and 237.35 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 423.55 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/423.55 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 423.55 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 100,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,529.23/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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