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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 655.32 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 655.32 and 205.84 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 655.32 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/655.32 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 655.32 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 134,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,891.07/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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