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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.35, 600.78 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.35, 600.78 and 238.86 is: 329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.35 : 600.78 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.35/600.78 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.35x = 600.78 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.35x = 143,502.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,502.31/435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.63

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