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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 600.37 and 238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 600.37 and 238.57 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 600.37 = 238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/600.37 = 238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 600.37 × 238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 143,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,228.17/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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