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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 653.43 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 653.43 and 230.43 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 653.43 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/653.43 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 653.43 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 150,569.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,569.87/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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