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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 657.24 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 657.24 and 232.67 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 657.24 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/657.24 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 657.24 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 152,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,921.46/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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