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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.13, 601.86 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.13, 601.86 and 239.65 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.13 : 601.86 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.13/601.86 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.13x = 601.86 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.13x = 144,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,235.75/436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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