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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 424.19 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 424.19 and 237.17 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 424.19 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/424.19 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 424.19 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 100,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,603.08/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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