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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 584.55 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 584.55 and 237.07 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 584.55 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/584.55 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 584.55 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 138,579.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,579.27/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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