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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.47, 656.22 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.47, 656.22 and 144.96 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.47 : 656.22 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.47/656.22 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.47x = 656.22 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.47x = 95,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,127.43/437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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