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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 656.33 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 656.33 and 217.90 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 656.33 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/656.33 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 656.33 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 143,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,015.26/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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