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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.23, 655.88 and 144.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.23, 655.88 and 144.61 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.23 : 655.88 = 144.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.23/655.88 = 144.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.23x = 655.88 × 144.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.23x = 94,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,846.81/437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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