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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 601.98 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 601.98 and 239.73 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 601.98 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/601.98 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 601.98 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 144,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,310.86/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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