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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 584.54 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 584.54 and 237.06 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 584.54 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/584.54 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 584.54 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 138,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,571.05/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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