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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 424.67 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 424.67 and 237.51 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 424.67 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/424.67 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 424.67 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 100,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,862.18/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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