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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 598.48 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 598.48 and 237.18 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 598.48 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/598.48 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 598.48 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 141,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,947.49/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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