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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 585.06 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 585.06 and 237.44 is: 327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 585.06 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/585.06 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 585.06 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 138,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,916.65/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.67

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