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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.71, 601.30 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.71, 601.30 and 239.23 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.71 : 601.30 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.71/601.30 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.71x = 601.30 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.71x = 143,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,849.00/435.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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