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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 656.22 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 656.22 and 232.02 is: 347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 656.22 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/656.22 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 656.22 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 152,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,256.16/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.81

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