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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 600.45 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 600.45 and 238.65 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 600.45 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/600.45 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 600.45 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 143,297.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,297.39/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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