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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 602.93 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 602.93 and 240.41 is: 331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 602.93 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/602.93 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 602.93 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 144,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,946.18/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.75

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