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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.77, 584.74 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.77, 584.74 and 237.22 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.77 : 584.74 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.77/584.74 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.77x = 584.74 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.77x = 138,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,712.02/423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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