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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 600.58 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 600.58 and 238.70 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 600.58 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/600.58 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 600.58 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 143,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,358.45/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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