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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.33, 602.18 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.33, 602.18 and 249.89 is: 344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.33 : 602.18 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.33/602.18 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.33x = 602.18 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.33x = 150,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,475.44/436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.87

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