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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 424.76 and 237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 424.76 and 237.59 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 424.76 = 237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/424.76 = 237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 424.76 × 237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 100,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,920.38/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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