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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 655.86 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 655.86 and 217.97 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 655.86 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/655.86 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 655.86 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 142,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,954.52/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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