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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 602.39 and 240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 602.39 and 240.05 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 602.39 = 240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/602.39 = 240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 602.39 × 240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 144,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,603.72/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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