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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 601.19 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 601.19 and 239.17 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 601.19 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/601.19 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 601.19 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 143,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,786.61/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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