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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.98, 657.16 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.98, 657.16 and 232.50 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.98 : 657.16 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.98/657.16 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.98x = 657.16 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.98x = 152,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,789.19/437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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