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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.67, 584.71 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.67, 584.71 and 237.17 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.67 : 584.71 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.67/584.71 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.67x = 584.71 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.67x = 138,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,672.15/423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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