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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.75, 604.08 and 238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.75, 604.08 and 238.57 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.75 : 604.08 = 238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.75/604.08 = 238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.75x = 604.08 × 238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.75x = 144,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,116.12/437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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