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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 585.63 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 585.63 and 237.92 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 585.63 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/585.63 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 585.63 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 139,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,332.36/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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