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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 654.90 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 654.90 and 231.81 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 654.90 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/654.90 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 654.90 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 151,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,812.37/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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