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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.38, 656.50 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.38, 656.50 and 229.35 is: 344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.38 : 656.50 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.38/656.50 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.38x = 656.50 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.38x = 150,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,571.02/437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.26

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