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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 601.80 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 601.80 and 249.48 is: 344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 601.80 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/601.80 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 601.80 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 150,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,137.06/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.29

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