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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 456.87 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 456.87 and 237.58 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 456.87 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/456.87 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 456.87 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 108,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,543.17/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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