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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.73, 602.69 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.73, 602.69 and 240.26 is: 331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.73 : 602.69 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.73/602.69 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.73x = 602.69 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.73x = 144,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,798.08/436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.55

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