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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 656.04 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 656.04 and 206.16 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 656.04 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/656.04 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 656.04 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 135,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,249.21/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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