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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 598.84 and 237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 598.84 and 237.46 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 598.84 = 237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/598.84 = 237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 598.84 × 237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 142,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,199.23/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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