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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 602.07 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 602.07 and 239.82 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 602.07 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/602.07 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 602.07 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 144,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,385.27/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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