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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 423.79 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 423.79 and 237.39 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 423.79 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/423.79 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 423.79 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 100,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,602.32/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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