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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 423.30 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 423.30 and 237.09 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 423.30 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/423.30 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 423.30 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 100,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,360.20/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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