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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 424.68 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 424.68 and 237.53 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 424.68 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/424.68 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 424.68 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 100,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,876.42/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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