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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.21, 603.33 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.21, 603.33 and 240.71 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.21 : 603.33 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.21/603.33 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.21x = 603.33 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.21x = 145,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,227.56/437.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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