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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.87, 602.87 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.87, 602.87 and 240.38 is: 331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.87 : 602.87 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.87/602.87 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.87x = 602.87 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.87x = 144,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,917.89/436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.72

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