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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.25, 602.03 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.25, 602.03 and 239.77 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.25 : 602.03 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.25/602.03 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.25x = 602.03 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.25x = 144,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,346.70/436.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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