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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.39, 655.52 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.39, 655.52 and 231.65 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.39 : 655.52 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.39/655.52 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.39x = 655.52 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.39x = 151,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,846.77/437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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