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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 602.01 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 602.01 and 237.07 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 602.01 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/602.01 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 602.01 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 142,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,719.33/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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