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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 655.92 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 655.92 and 218.04 is: 326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 655.92 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/655.92 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 655.92 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 143,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,016.80/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.66

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