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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 602.50 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 602.50 and 240.10 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 602.50 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/602.50 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 602.50 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 144,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,660.25/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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