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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 599.69 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 599.69 and 238.07 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 599.69 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/599.69 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 599.69 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 142,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,768.20/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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