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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 585.08 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 585.08 and 237.48 is: 327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 585.08 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/585.08 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 585.08 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 138,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,944.80/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.73

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