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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.89, 653.31 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.89, 653.31 and 230.09 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.89 : 653.31 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.89/653.31 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.89x = 653.31 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.89x = 150,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,316.83/435.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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