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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.78, 599.96 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.78, 599.96 and 238.28 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.78 : 599.96 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.78/599.96 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.78x = 599.96 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.78x = 142,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,958.47/434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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