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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.56, 601.08 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.56, 601.08 and 239.06 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.56 : 601.08 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.56/601.08 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.56x = 601.08 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.56x = 143,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,689.98/435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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