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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 599.20 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 599.20 and 237.71 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 599.20 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/599.20 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 599.20 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 142,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,436.74/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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