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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 654.76 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 654.76 and 230.72 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 654.76 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/654.76 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 654.76 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 151,066.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,066.23/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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