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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 598.54 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 598.54 and 237.23 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 598.54 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/598.54 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 598.54 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 141,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,992.55/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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