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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.85, 584.88 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.85, 584.88 and 237.34 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.85 : 584.88 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.85/584.88 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.85x = 584.88 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.85x = 138,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,815.42/423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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