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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 655.46 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 655.46 and 232.01 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 655.46 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/655.46 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 655.46 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 152,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,075.49/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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