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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 602.33 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 602.33 and 239.99 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 602.33 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/602.33 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 602.33 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 144,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,554.08/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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