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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 602.08 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 602.08 and 239.81 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 602.08 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/602.08 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 602.08 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 144,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,381.87/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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