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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 655.78 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 655.78 and 231.73 is: 347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 655.78 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/655.78 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 655.78 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 151,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,963.90/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.74

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