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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.15, 599.13 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.15, 599.13 and 237.66 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.15 : 599.13 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.15/599.13 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.15x = 599.13 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.15x = 142,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,386.99/434.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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