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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.69, 601.25 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.69, 601.25 and 239.22 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.69 : 601.25 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.69/601.25 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.69x = 601.25 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.69x = 143,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,829.83/435.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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