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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.54, 653.22 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.54, 653.22 and 230.34 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.54 : 653.22 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.54/653.22 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.54x = 653.22 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.54x = 150,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,462.69/435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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