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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.17, 588.08 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.17, 588.08 and 237.12 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.17 : 588.08 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.17/588.08 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.17x = 588.08 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.17x = 139,446.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,446.12/426.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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