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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 655.72 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 655.72 and 242.01 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 655.72 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/655.72 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 655.72 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 158,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,690.19/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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