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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 602.61 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 602.61 and 240.21 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 602.61 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/602.61 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 602.61 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 144,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,752.95/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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