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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.11, 603.21 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.11, 603.21 and 240.63 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.11 : 603.21 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.11/603.21 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.11x = 603.21 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.11x = 145,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,150.42/437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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