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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.37, 599.42 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.37, 599.42 and 237.88 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.37 : 599.42 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.37/599.42 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.37x = 599.42 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.37x = 142,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,585.84/434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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