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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.10, 600.40 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.10, 600.40 and 238.61 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.10 : 600.40 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.10/600.40 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.10x = 600.40 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.10x = 143,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,261.44/435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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