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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 656.28 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 656.28 and 231.84 is: 347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 656.28 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/656.28 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 656.28 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 152,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,151.96/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.86

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