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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.45, 599.55 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.45, 599.55 and 237.97 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.45 : 599.55 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.45/599.55 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.45x = 599.55 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.45x = 142,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,674.91/434.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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