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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 424.10 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 424.10 and 237.11 is: 327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 424.10 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/424.10 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 424.10 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 100,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,558.35/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.36

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