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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 599.18 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 599.18 and 237.74 is: 328.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 599.18 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/599.18 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 599.18 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 142,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,449.05/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.06

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