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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 653.31 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 653.31 and 230.55 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 653.31 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/653.31 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 653.31 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 150,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,620.62/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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