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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.79, 653.42 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.79, 653.42 and 230.23 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.79 : 653.42 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.79/653.42 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.79x = 653.42 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.79x = 150,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,435.74/435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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