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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.61, 598.38 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.61, 598.38 and 237.13 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.61 : 598.38 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.61/598.38 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.61x = 598.38 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.61x = 141,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,890.86/433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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