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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.85, 653.87 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.85, 653.87 and 230.31 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.85 : 653.87 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.85/653.87 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.85x = 653.87 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.85x = 150,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,593.38/435.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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