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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 602.24 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 602.24 and 239.92 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 602.24 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/602.24 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 602.24 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 144,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,485.61/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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