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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 602.96 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 602.96 and 237.77 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 602.96 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/602.96 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 602.96 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 143,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,362.78/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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