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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 654.86 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 654.86 and 231.55 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 654.86 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/654.86 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 654.86 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 151,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,632.83/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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