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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 654.96 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 654.96 and 241.48 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 654.96 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/654.96 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 654.96 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 158,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,160.79/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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