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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.69, 599.88 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.69, 599.88 and 238.21 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.69 : 599.88 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.69/599.88 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.69x = 599.88 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.69x = 142,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,896.22/434.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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