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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.82, 657.12 and 206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.82, 657.12 and 206.84 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.82 : 657.12 = 206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.82/657.12 = 206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.82x = 657.12 × 206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.82x = 135,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,918.70/437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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