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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 602.34 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 602.34 and 239.99 is: 331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 602.34 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/602.34 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 602.34 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 144,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,555.58/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.18

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