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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 603.12 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 603.12 and 237.87 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 603.12 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/603.12 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 603.12 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 143,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,464.84/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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