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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.37, 584.25 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.37, 584.25 and 234.34 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.37 : 584.25 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.37/584.25 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.37x = 584.25 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.37x = 136,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,912.56/423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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