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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 654.39 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 654.39 and 241.38 is: 362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 654.39 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/654.39 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 654.39 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 157,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,956.66/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.17

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