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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 601.99 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 601.99 and 239.75 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 601.99 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/601.99 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 601.99 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 144,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,327.10/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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