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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.31, 655.11 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.31, 655.11 and 242.39 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.31 : 655.11 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.31/655.11 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.31x = 655.11 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.31x = 158,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,793.75/437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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