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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 600.71 and 238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 600.71 and 238.81 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 600.71 = 238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/600.71 = 238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 600.71 × 238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 143,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,456.90/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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