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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 584.71 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 584.71 and 237.21 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 584.71 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/584.71 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 584.71 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 138,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,697.14/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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