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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 584.84 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 584.84 and 237.28 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 584.84 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/584.84 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 584.84 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 138,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,770.84/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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