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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 601.62 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 601.62 and 239.47 is: 330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 601.62 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/601.62 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 601.62 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 144,067.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,067.54/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.46

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