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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.45, 602.34 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.45, 602.34 and 239.98 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.45 : 602.34 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.45/602.34 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.45x = 602.34 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.45x = 144,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,549.55/436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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