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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 655.98 and 231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 655.98 and 231.79 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 655.98 = 231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/655.98 = 231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 655.98 × 231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 152,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,046.32/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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