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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.71, 601.27 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.71, 601.27 and 239.22 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.71 : 601.27 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.71/601.27 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.71x = 601.27 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.71x = 143,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,831.61/435.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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