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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 599.72 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 599.72 and 238.10 is: 328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 599.72 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/599.72 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 599.72 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 142,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,789.14/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.59

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