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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 584.98 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 584.98 and 237.40 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 584.98 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/584.98 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 584.98 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 138,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,870.14/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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