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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.54, 584.47 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.54, 584.47 and 237.03 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.54 : 584.47 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.54/584.47 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.54x = 584.47 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.54x = 138,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,536.92/423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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