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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 654.90 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 654.90 and 231.27 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 654.90 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/654.90 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 654.90 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 151,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,458.72/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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