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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 602.64 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 602.64 and 240.22 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 602.64 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/602.64 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 602.64 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 144,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,766.18/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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