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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.56, 602.49 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.56, 602.49 and 240.11 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.56 : 602.49 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.56/602.49 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.56x = 602.49 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.56x = 144,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,660.86/436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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