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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.85, 600.12 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.85, 600.12 and 238.38 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.85 : 600.12 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.85/600.12 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.85x = 600.12 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.85x = 143,056.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,056.61/434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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