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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 602.78 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 602.78 and 240.31 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 602.78 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/602.78 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 602.78 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 144,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,854.06/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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