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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 603.39 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 603.39 and 240.77 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 603.39 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/603.39 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 603.39 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 145,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,273.99/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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