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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.80, 584.88 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.80, 584.88 and 237.32 is: 327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.80 : 584.88 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.80/584.88 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.80x = 584.88 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.80x = 138,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,803.72/423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.52

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