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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 653.36 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 653.36 and 230.08 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 653.36 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/653.36 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 653.36 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 150,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,325.07/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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