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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.85, 601.48 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.85, 601.48 and 239.36 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.85 : 601.48 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.85/601.48 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.85x = 601.48 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.85x = 143,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,973.29/435.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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