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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 653.45 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 653.45 and 230.15 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 653.45 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/653.45 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 653.45 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 150,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,387.10/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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