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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.23, 600.57 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.23, 600.57 and 238.74 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.23 : 600.57 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.23/600.57 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.23x = 600.57 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.23x = 143,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,380.08/435.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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