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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.33, 602.22 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.33, 602.22 and 259.33 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.33 : 602.22 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.33/602.22 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.33x = 602.22 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.33x = 156,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,173.71/436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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