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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.86, 601.49 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.86, 601.49 and 239.37 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.86 : 601.49 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.86/601.49 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.86x = 601.49 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.86x = 143,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,981.52/435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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