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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 653.58 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 653.58 and 230.38 is: 345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 653.58 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/653.58 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 653.58 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 150,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,571.76/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.63

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