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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 656.64 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 656.64 and 232.35 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 656.64 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/656.64 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 656.64 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 152,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,570.30/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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