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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 601.60 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 601.60 and 239.44 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 601.60 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/601.60 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 601.60 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 144,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,047.10/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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