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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.41, 602.21 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.41, 602.21 and 249.84 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.41 : 602.21 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.41/602.21 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.41x = 602.21 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.41x = 150,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,456.77/436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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