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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.09, 654.53 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.09, 654.53 and 230.80 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.09 : 654.53 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.09/654.53 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.09x = 654.53 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.09x = 151,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,065.52/436.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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