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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 603.39 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 603.39 and 240.75 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 603.39 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/603.39 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 603.39 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 145,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,266.14/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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