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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.17, 656.00 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.17, 656.00 and 231.74 is: 347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.17 : 656.00 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.17/656.00 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.17x = 656.00 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.17x = 152,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,018.88/437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.74

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