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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 602.14 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 602.14 and 239.85 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 602.14 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/602.14 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 602.14 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 144,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,423.28/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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