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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 601.25 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 601.25 and 239.18 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 601.25 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/601.25 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 601.25 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 143,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,809.08/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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