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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.48, 600.92 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.48, 600.92 and 238.96 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.48 : 600.92 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.48/600.92 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.48x = 600.92 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.48x = 143,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,595.84/435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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