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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 653.21 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 653.21 and 230.33 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 653.21 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/653.21 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 653.21 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 150,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,455.58/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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