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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.50, 655.90 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.50, 655.90 and 217.98 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.50 : 655.90 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.50/655.90 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.50x = 655.90 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.50x = 142,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,973.08/437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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