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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.81, 653.58 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.81, 653.58 and 230.27 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.81 : 653.58 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.81/653.58 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.81x = 653.58 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.81x = 150,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,496.60/435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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