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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 656.61 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 656.61 and 218.33 is: 327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 656.61 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/656.61 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 656.61 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 143,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,354.38/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.53

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