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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.98, 585.12 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.98, 585.12 and 237.50 is: 327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.98 : 585.12 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.98/585.12 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.98x = 585.12 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.98x = 138,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,967.46/423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.77

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