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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.86, 584.90 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.86, 584.90 and 237.34 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.86 : 584.90 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.86/584.90 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.86x = 584.90 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.86x = 138,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,820.17/423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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