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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 585.34 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 585.34 and 237.66 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 585.34 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/585.34 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 585.34 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 139,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,112.10/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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