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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 424.04 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 424.04 and 237.42 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 424.04 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/424.04 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 424.04 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 100,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,674.39/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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