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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 603.20 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 603.20 and 237.93 is: 328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 603.20 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/603.20 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 603.20 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 143,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,518.19/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.34

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