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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 599.81 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 599.81 and 238.17 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 599.81 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/599.81 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 599.81 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 142,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,856.75/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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