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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.08, 600.36 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.08, 600.36 and 238.58 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.08 : 600.36 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.08/600.36 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.08x = 600.36 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.08x = 143,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,233.89/435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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