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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 656.03 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 656.03 and 232.01 is: 347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 656.03 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/656.03 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 656.03 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 152,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,202.82/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.90

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