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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 584.56 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 584.56 and 237.12 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 584.56 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/584.56 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 584.56 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 138,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,610.87/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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