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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 655.63 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 655.63 and 242.47 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 655.63 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/655.63 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 655.63 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 158,970.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,970.82/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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