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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.70, 584.62 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.70, 584.62 and 237.20 is: 327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.70 : 584.62 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.70/584.62 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.70x = 584.62 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.70x = 138,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,668.35/423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.28

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