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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 656.56 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 656.56 and 206.62 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 656.56 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/656.56 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 656.56 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 135,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,659.51/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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