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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.59, 601.08 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.59, 601.08 and 239.08 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.59 : 601.08 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.59/601.08 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.59x = 601.08 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.59x = 143,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,706.21/435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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