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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 602.79 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 602.79 and 240.31 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 602.79 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/602.79 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 602.79 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 144,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,855.72/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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