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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 602.90 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 602.90 and 240.39 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 602.90 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/602.90 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 602.90 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 144,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,929.93/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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