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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.15, 603.24 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.15, 603.24 and 240.66 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.15 : 603.24 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.15/603.24 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.15x = 603.24 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.15x = 145,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,175.74/437.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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