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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.37, 585.63 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.37, 585.63 and 237.86 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.37 : 585.63 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.37/585.63 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.37x = 585.63 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.37x = 139,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,297.38/424.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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