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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.93, 602.97 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.93, 602.97 and 240.44 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.93 : 602.97 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.93/602.97 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.93x = 602.97 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.93x = 144,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,974.19/436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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