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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.23, 654.66 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.23, 654.66 and 241.34 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.23 : 654.66 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.23/654.66 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.23x = 654.66 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.23x = 157,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,992.37/436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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