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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 599.66 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 599.66 and 238.06 is: 328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 599.66 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/599.66 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 599.66 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 142,752.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,752.37/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.51

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