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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.23, 602.04 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.23, 602.04 and 239.76 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.23 : 602.04 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.23/602.04 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.23x = 602.04 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.23x = 144,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,345.11/436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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