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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.78, 602.72 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.78, 602.72 and 240.28 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.78 : 602.72 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.78/602.72 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.78x = 602.72 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.78x = 144,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,821.56/436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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