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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 598.41 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 598.41 and 237.14 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 598.41 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/598.41 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 598.41 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 141,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,906.20/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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