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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 600.69 and 238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 600.69 and 238.81 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 600.69 = 238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/600.69 = 238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 600.69 × 238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 143,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,447.78/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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