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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 602.88 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 602.88 and 240.37 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 602.88 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/602.88 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 602.88 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 144,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,911.86/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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