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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 599.80 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 599.80 and 238.14 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 599.80 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/599.80 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 599.80 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 142,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,836.37/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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