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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 601.82 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 601.82 and 239.60 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 601.82 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/601.82 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 601.82 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 144,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,197.28/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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