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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 656.84 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 656.84 and 218.48 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 656.84 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/656.84 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 656.84 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 143,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,506.40/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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