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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 600.89 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 600.89 and 238.95 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 600.89 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/600.89 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 600.89 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 143,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,581.47/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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