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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 584.66 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 584.66 and 237.15 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 584.66 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/584.66 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 584.66 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 138,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,652.12/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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