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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.09, 656 and 242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.09, 656 and 242.27 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.09 : 656 = 242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.09/656 = 242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.09x = 656 × 242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.09x = 158,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,929.12/437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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