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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 603.50 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 603.50 and 238.17 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 603.50 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/603.50 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 603.50 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 143,731.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,731.39/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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