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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 600.23 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 600.23 and 238.46 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 600.23 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/600.23 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 600.23 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 143,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,130.85/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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