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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 423.56 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 423.56 and 237.62 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 423.56 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/423.56 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 423.56 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 100,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,647.98/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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