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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 599.31 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 599.31 and 237.78 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 599.31 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/599.31 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 599.31 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 142,503.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,503.93/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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