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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 604.39 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 604.39 and 238.80 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 604.39 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/604.39 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 604.39 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 144,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,331.62/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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