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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 423.82 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 423.82 and 237.27 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 423.82 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/423.82 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 423.82 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 100,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,561.66/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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