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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 599.16 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 599.16 and 237.68 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 599.16 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/599.16 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 599.16 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 142,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,408.35/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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