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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 601.75 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 601.75 and 239.56 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 601.75 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/601.75 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 601.75 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 144,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,155.23/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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