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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 599.71 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 599.71 and 238.08 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 599.71 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/599.71 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 599.71 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 142,781.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,781.95/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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