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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.17, 600.49 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.17, 600.49 and 238.67 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.17 : 600.49 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.17/600.49 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.17x = 600.49 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.17x = 143,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,318.95/435.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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