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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 581.84 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 581.84 and 237.62 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 581.84 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/581.84 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 581.84 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 138,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,256.82/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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