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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.93, 602.95 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.93, 602.95 and 240.45 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.93 : 602.95 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.93/602.95 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.93x = 602.95 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.93x = 144,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,977.21/436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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