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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.50, 602.33 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.50, 602.33 and 239.97 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 602.33 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/602.33 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 602.33 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 144,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,542.19/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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