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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.67, 652.97 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.67, 652.97 and 230.10 is: 344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.67 : 652.97 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.67/652.97 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.67x = 652.97 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.67x = 150,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,249.98/435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.87

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