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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.00, 601.67 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.00, 601.67 and 239.51 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.00 : 601.67 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.00/601.67 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.00x = 601.67 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.00x = 144,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,102.97/436.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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