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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.36, 600.80 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.36, 600.80 and 238.88 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.36 : 600.80 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.36/600.80 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.36x = 600.80 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.36x = 143,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,519.10/435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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