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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 656.79 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 656.79 and 145.23 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 656.79 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/656.79 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 656.79 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 95,385.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,385.61/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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