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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.38, 585.65 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.38, 585.65 and 237.87 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.38 : 585.65 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.38/585.65 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.38x = 585.65 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.38x = 139,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,308.57/424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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