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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 653.40 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 653.40 and 230.27 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 653.40 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/653.40 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 653.40 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 150,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,455.15/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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