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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 598.83 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 598.83 and 237.45 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 598.83 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/598.83 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 598.83 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 142,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,192.18/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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