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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.81, 598.66 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.81, 598.66 and 237.32 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.81 : 598.66 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.81/598.66 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.81x = 598.66 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.81x = 142,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,073.99/433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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