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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.56, 598.31 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.56, 598.31 and 237.07 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.56 : 598.31 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.56/598.31 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.56x = 598.31 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.56x = 141,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,839.03/433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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