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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 656.84 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 656.84 and 145.28 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 656.84 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/656.84 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 656.84 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 95,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,421.70/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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