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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 601.49 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 601.49 and 239.38 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 601.49 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/601.49 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 601.49 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 143,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,983.77/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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