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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 601.91 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 601.91 and 239.69 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 601.91 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/601.91 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 601.91 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 144,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,267.60/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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