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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 599.89 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 599.89 and 238.22 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 599.89 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/599.89 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 599.89 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 142,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,902.80/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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