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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 655.82 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 655.82 and 206.07 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 655.82 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/655.82 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 655.82 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 135,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,144.83/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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