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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 602.96 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 602.96 and 240.44 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 602.96 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/602.96 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 602.96 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 144,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,975.70/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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