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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.23, 603.38 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.23, 603.38 and 240.73 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.23 : 603.38 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.23/603.38 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.23x = 603.38 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.23x = 145,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,250.46/437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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