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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.92, 600.16 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.92, 600.16 and 238.44 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.92 : 600.16 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.92/600.16 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.92x = 600.16 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.92x = 143,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,104.25/434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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