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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.69, 653.23 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.69, 653.23 and 230.04 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.69 : 653.23 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.69/653.23 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.69x = 653.23 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.69x = 150,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,269.03/435.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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