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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.11, 603.22 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.11, 603.22 and 240.64 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.11 : 603.22 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.11/603.22 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.11x = 603.22 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.11x = 145,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,156.45/437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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