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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 603.36 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 603.36 and 240.73 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 603.36 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/603.36 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 603.36 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 145,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,246.85/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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