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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 600.58 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 600.58 and 238.72 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 600.58 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/600.58 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 600.58 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 143,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,366.26/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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