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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.50, 655.02 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.50, 655.02 and 231.60 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.50 : 655.02 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.50/655.02 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.50x = 655.02 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.50x = 151,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,702.63/437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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