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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 655.52 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 655.52 and 231.84 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 655.52 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/655.52 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 655.52 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 151,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,975.76/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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