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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 601.77 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 601.77 and 239.55 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 601.77 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/601.77 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 601.77 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 144,155.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,155.81/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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