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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 654.37 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 654.37 and 231.22 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 654.37 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/654.37 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 654.37 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 151,303.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,303.67/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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