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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 599.82 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 599.82 and 238.16 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 599.82 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/599.82 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 599.82 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 142,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,850.13/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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