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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.26, 599.30 and 237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.26, 599.30 and 237.79 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.26 : 599.30 = 237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.26/599.30 = 237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.26x = 599.30 × 237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.26x = 142,504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,504.63/434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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