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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 656.62 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 656.62 and 231.98 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 656.62 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/656.62 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 656.62 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 152,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,322.71/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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