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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 601.51 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 601.51 and 239.38 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 601.51 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/601.51 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 601.51 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 143,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,990.37/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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