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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.05, 654.33 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.05, 654.33 and 231.15 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.05 : 654.33 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.05/654.33 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.05x = 654.33 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.05x = 151,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,250.40/437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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