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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 423.83 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 423.83 and 237.28 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 423.83 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/423.83 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 423.83 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 100,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,563.08/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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