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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 602.61 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 602.61 and 240.18 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 602.61 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/602.61 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 602.61 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 144,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,734.87/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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