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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 585.36 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 585.36 and 237.65 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 585.36 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/585.36 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 585.36 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 139,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,107.88/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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