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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 603.04 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 603.04 and 240.48 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 603.04 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/603.04 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 603.04 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 145,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,018.46/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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