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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.40, 585.68 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.40, 585.68 and 237.88 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.40 : 585.68 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.40/585.68 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.40x = 585.68 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.40x = 139,321.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,321.56/424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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