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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 602.55 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 602.55 and 250.16 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 602.55 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/602.55 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 602.55 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 150,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,730.90/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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