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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 599.68 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 599.68 and 238.08 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 599.68 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/599.68 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 599.68 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 142,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,771.81/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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