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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.73, 601.29 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.73, 601.29 and 239.23 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.73 : 601.29 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.73/601.29 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.73x = 601.29 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.73x = 143,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,846.61/435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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