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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 655.68 and 231.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 655.68 and 231.78 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 655.68 = 231.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/655.68 = 231.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 655.68 × 231.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 151,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,973.51/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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