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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 601.16 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 601.16 and 239.14 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 601.16 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/601.16 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 601.16 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 143,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,761.40/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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