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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.23, 601.97 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.23, 601.97 and 239.71 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.23 : 601.97 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.23/601.97 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.23x = 601.97 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.23x = 144,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,298.23/436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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