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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 600.33 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 600.33 and 238.55 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 600.33 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/600.33 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 600.33 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 143,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,205.72/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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