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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 601.86 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 601.86 and 239.64 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 601.86 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/601.86 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 601.86 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 144,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,229.73/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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