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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 603.38 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 603.38 and 240.74 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 603.38 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/603.38 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 603.38 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 145,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,253.48/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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