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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.78, 653.94 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.78, 653.94 and 230.51 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.78 : 653.94 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.78/653.94 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.78x = 653.94 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.78x = 150,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,736.44/435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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