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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.31, 602.09 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.31, 602.09 and 239.82 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.31 : 602.09 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.31/602.09 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.31x = 602.09 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.31x = 144,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,392.02/436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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