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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 584.87 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 584.87 and 237.31 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 584.87 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/584.87 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 584.87 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 138,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,795.50/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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