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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.81, 600.05 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.81, 600.05 and 238.32 is: 328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.81 : 600.05 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.81/600.05 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.81x = 600.05 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.81x = 143,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,003.17/434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.88

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