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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 598.36 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 598.36 and 237.11 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 598.36 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/598.36 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 598.36 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 141,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,874.44/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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