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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 601.94 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 601.94 and 239.70 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 601.94 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/601.94 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 601.94 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 144,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,285.02/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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