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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 599.37 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 599.37 and 237.84 is: 328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 599.37 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/599.37 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 599.37 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 142,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,551.02/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.21

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