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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 598.47 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 598.47 and 237.19 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 598.47 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/598.47 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 598.47 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 141,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,951.10/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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