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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 602.24 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 602.24 and 239.90 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 602.24 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/602.24 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 602.24 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 144,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,477.38/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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