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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 584.83 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 584.83 and 237.27 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 584.83 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/584.83 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 584.83 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 138,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,762.02/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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