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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.79, 653.56 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.79, 653.56 and 230.25 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.79 : 653.56 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.79/653.56 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.79x = 653.56 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.79x = 150,477.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,477.77/435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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