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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 599.29 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 599.29 and 237.76 is: 328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 599.29 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/599.29 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 599.29 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 142,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,484.72/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.09

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