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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 656.67 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 656.67 and 145.34 is: 217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 656.67 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/656.67 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 656.67 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 95,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,442.06/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.99

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