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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.36, 653.40 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.36, 653.40 and 230.06 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.36 : 653.40 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.36/653.40 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.36x = 653.40 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.36x = 150,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,321.20/435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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