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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 604.23 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 604.23 and 241.37 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 604.23 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/604.23 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 604.23 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 145,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,843.00/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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