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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 424.97 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 424.97 and 237.74 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 424.97 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/424.97 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 424.97 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 101,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,029.05/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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