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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.45 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.45 and 237.35 is: 327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.45 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.45 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.45 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 100,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,743.68/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.69

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