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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 656.24 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 656.24 and 231.86 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 656.24 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/656.24 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 656.24 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 152,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,151.37/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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