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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 602.92 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 602.92 and 240.44 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 602.92 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/602.92 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 602.92 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 144,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,966.08/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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