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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.90, 602.88 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.90, 602.88 and 240.42 is: 331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.90 : 602.88 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.90/602.88 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.90x = 602.88 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.90x = 144,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,944.41/436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.76

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