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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 601.12 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 601.12 and 239.12 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 601.12 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/601.12 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 601.12 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 143,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,739.36/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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