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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 599.86 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 599.86 and 238.20 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 599.86 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/599.86 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 599.86 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 142,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,883.36/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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