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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 656.64 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 656.64 and 145.16 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 656.64 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/656.64 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 656.64 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 95,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,317.86/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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