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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.45, 585.72 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.45, 585.72 and 237.94 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.45 : 585.72 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.45/585.72 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.45x = 585.72 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.45x = 139,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,366.22/424.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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