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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 584.59 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 584.59 and 237.15 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 584.59 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/584.59 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 584.59 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 138,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,635.52/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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