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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 604.19 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 604.19 and 238.67 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 604.19 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/604.19 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 604.19 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 144,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,197.81/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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