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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 653.54 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 653.54 and 230.13 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 653.54 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/653.54 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 653.54 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 150,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,398.01/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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