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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 656.60 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 656.60 and 218.23 is: 327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 656.60 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/656.60 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 656.60 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 143,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,287.09/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.45

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