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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.47, 656.30 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.47, 656.30 and 144.98 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.47 : 656.30 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.47/656.30 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.47x = 656.30 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.47x = 95,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,150.37/437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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