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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 424.71 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 424.71 and 237.54 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 424.71 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/424.71 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 424.71 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 100,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,885.61/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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