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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.46, 602.30 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.46, 602.30 and 239.96 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.46 : 602.30 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.46/602.30 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.46x = 602.30 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.46x = 144,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,530.01/436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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