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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 602.84 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 602.84 and 240.35 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 602.84 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/602.84 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 602.84 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 144,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,890.18/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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