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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.74, 599.98 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.74, 599.98 and 238.29 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.74 : 599.98 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.74/599.98 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.74x = 599.98 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.74x = 142,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,970.88/434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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