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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.87, 602.90 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.87, 602.90 and 240.40 is: 331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.87 : 602.90 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.87/602.90 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.87x = 602.90 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.87x = 144,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,937.16/436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.76

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