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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.43, 602.27 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.43, 602.27 and 239.94 is: 331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.43 : 602.27 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.43/602.27 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.43x = 602.27 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.43x = 144,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,508.36/436.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.11

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