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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.24, 599.27 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.24, 599.27 and 237.76 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.24 : 599.27 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.24/599.27 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.24x = 599.27 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.24x = 142,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,478.25/434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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