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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.04, 600.32 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.04, 600.32 and 238.55 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.04 : 600.32 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.04/600.32 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.04x = 600.32 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.04x = 143,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,203.93/435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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