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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 655.33 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 655.33 and 242.18 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 655.33 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/655.33 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 655.33 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 158,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,707.82/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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