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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 655.80 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 655.80 and 231.75 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 655.80 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/655.80 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 655.80 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 151,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,981.65/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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