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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.19, 585.39 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.19, 585.39 and 237.68 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.19 : 585.39 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.19/585.39 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.19x = 585.39 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.19x = 139,134.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,134.31/424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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