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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.27, 656.14 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.27, 656.14 and 242.24 is: 363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.27 : 656.14 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.27/656.14 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.27x = 656.14 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.27x = 158,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,943.35/437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.49

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