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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 602.68 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 602.68 and 250.24 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 602.68 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/602.68 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 602.68 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 150,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,814.64/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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