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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 599.30 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 599.30 and 237.77 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 599.30 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/599.30 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 599.30 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 142,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,491.38/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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