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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 656 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 656 and 231.50 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 656 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/656 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 656 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 151,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,864/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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