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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 599.45 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 599.45 and 237.88 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 599.45 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/599.45 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 599.45 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 142,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,599.12/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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