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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.47, 655.17 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.47, 655.17 and 242.19 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.47 : 655.17 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.47/655.17 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.47x = 655.17 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.47x = 158,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,672.35/437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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