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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 653.99 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 653.99 and 230.54 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 653.99 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/653.99 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 653.99 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 150,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,766.43/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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