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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.25, 600.63 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.25, 600.63 and 238.75 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.25 : 600.63 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.25/600.63 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.25x = 600.63 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.25x = 143,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,400.41/435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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