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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.33, 585.59 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.33, 585.59 and 237.87 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.33 : 585.59 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.33/585.59 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.33x = 585.59 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.33x = 139,293.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,293.10/424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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