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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.95, 654.37 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.95, 654.37 and 230.48 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.95 : 654.37 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.95/654.37 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.95x = 654.37 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.95x = 150,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,819.20/435.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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