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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 424.08 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 424.08 and 237.44 is: 327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 424.08 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/424.08 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 424.08 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 100,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,693.56/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.69

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