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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.65, 655.85 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.65, 655.85 and 232.31 is: 348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.65 : 655.85 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.65/655.85 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.65x = 655.85 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.65x = 152,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,362.73/437.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.14

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