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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 600.25 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 600.25 and 238.47 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 600.25 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/600.25 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 600.25 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 143,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,141.62/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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