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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.55, 655.64 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.55, 655.64 and 232.06 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.55 : 655.64 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.55/655.64 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.55x = 655.64 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.55x = 152,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,147.48/437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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