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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 654.98 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 654.98 and 231.48 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 654.98 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/654.98 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 654.98 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 151,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,613.61/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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