Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437, 603 and 240.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 437, 603 and 240.46 is: 331.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437 : 603 = 240.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437/603 = 240.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437x = 603 × 240.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437x = 144,997.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,997.38/437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331.80
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