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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.34, 653.41 and 230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.34, 653.41 and 230.05 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.34 : 653.41 = 230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.34/653.41 = 230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.34x = 653.41 × 230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.34x = 150,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,316.97/435.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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