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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 654.23 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 654.23 and 205.01 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 654.23 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/654.23 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 654.23 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 134,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,123.69/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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