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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 602.23 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 602.23 and 239.93 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 602.23 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/602.23 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 602.23 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 144,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,490.03/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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