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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 584.55 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 584.55 and 237.11 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 584.55 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/584.55 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 584.55 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 138,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,599.73/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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