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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.62, 584.61 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.62, 584.61 and 237.11 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.62 : 584.61 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.62/584.61 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.62x = 584.61 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.62x = 138,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,613.95/423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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