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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.53, 656.50 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.53, 656.50 and 218.18 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.53 : 656.50 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.53/656.50 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.53x = 656.50 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.53x = 143,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,231.89/437.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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