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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.98, 601.61 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.98, 601.61 and 239.49 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.98 : 601.61 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.98/601.61 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.98x = 601.61 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.98x = 144,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,078.38/435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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