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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 599.86 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 599.86 and 238.19 is: 328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 599.86 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/599.86 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 599.86 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 142,881.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,881.56/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.70

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