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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 602.50 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 602.50 and 240.09 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 602.50 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/602.50 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 602.50 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 144,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,654.23/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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