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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.45, 656.24 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.45, 656.24 and 242.30 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.45 : 656.24 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.45/656.24 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.45x = 656.24 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.45x = 159,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,007.38/437.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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