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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.69, 584.66 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.69, 584.66 and 237.13 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.69 : 584.66 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.69/584.66 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.69x = 584.66 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.69x = 138,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,641.29/423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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