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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.73, 656.63 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.73, 656.63 and 145.22 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.73 : 656.63 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.73/656.63 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.73x = 656.63 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.73x = 95,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,351.80/437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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