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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 656.66 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 656.66 and 145.24 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 656.66 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/656.66 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 656.66 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 95,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,372.02/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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