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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.89, 602.91 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.89, 602.91 and 240.42 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.89 : 602.91 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.89/602.91 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.89x = 602.91 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.89x = 144,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,951.62/436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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