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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 656.23 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 656.23 and 206.54 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 656.23 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/656.23 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 656.23 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 135,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,537.74/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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