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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.21, 601.97 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.21, 601.97 and 239.72 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.21 : 601.97 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.21/601.97 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.21x = 601.97 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.21x = 144,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,304.25/436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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