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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 656.29 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 656.29 and 232.07 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 656.29 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/656.29 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 656.29 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 152,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,304.06/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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