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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.99, 600.30 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.99, 600.30 and 238.50 is: 329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.99 : 600.30 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.99/600.30 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.99x = 600.30 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.99x = 143,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,171.11/434.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.14

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