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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 603.50 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 603.50 and 240.83 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 603.50 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/603.50 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 603.50 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 145,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,338.95/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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