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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 654.34 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 654.34 and 245.06 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 654.34 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/654.34 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 654.34 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 160,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,352.56/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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