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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 600.74 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 600.74 and 238.82 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 600.74 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/600.74 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 600.74 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 143,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,471.95/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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