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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 656.42 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 656.42 and 231.98 is: 348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 656.42 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/656.42 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 656.42 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 152,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,271.87/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.02

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