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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.47, 584.42 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.47, 584.42 and 237 is: 327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.47 : 584.42 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.47/584.42 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.47x = 584.42 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.47x = 138,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,508.13/423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.08

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