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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.70, 655.11 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.70, 655.11 and 241.55 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.70 : 655.11 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.70/655.11 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.70x = 655.11 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.70x = 158,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,241.00/436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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