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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.23, 655.86 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.23, 655.86 and 220.69 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.23 : 655.86 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.23/655.86 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.23x = 655.86 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.23x = 144,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,741.74/437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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