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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 585.53 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 585.53 and 237.78 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 585.53 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/585.53 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 585.53 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 139,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,227.32/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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