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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.37, 600.81 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.37, 600.81 and 238.88 is: 329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.37 : 600.81 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.37/600.81 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.37x = 600.81 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.37x = 143,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,519.38/435.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.65

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