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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.53, 653.48 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.53, 653.48 and 230.25 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.53 : 653.48 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.53/653.48 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.53x = 653.48 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.53x = 150,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,463.77/435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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