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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 602.98 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 602.98 and 240.46 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 602.98 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/602.98 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 602.98 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 144,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,992.57/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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