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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 599.92 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 599.92 and 238.23 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 599.92 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/599.92 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 599.92 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 142,918.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,918.35/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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