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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 653.76 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 653.76 and 227.16 is: 340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 653.76 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/653.76 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 653.76 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 148,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,508.12/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.90

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