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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.15, 601.11 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.15, 601.11 and 338.18 is: 467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.15 : 601.11 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.15/601.11 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.15x = 601.11 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.15x = 203,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,280.37/435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.15

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