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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 657.15 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 657.15 and 229.76 is: 344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 657.15 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/657.15 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 657.15 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 150,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,984.50/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.83

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