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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 656.18 and 242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 656.18 and 242.95 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 656.18 = 242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/656.18 = 242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 656.18 × 242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 159,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,419.96/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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